Uber is publicly blaming Senate President Andy Gardiner for the collapse of a deal that would create a legal framework for the ride-hailing technology company to operate in Florida.

LobbyTools reportsthat the San Francisco-based company is holding the Senate president personally responsible for blocking the bill.

“Senator Gardiner’s actions raise a very important question,” Uber spokesman Colin Tooze told reporters. “Is Senator Gardiner going to listen to the voices of the people of Florida, or is he beholden to one special interest taxi company?”

Altamonte Springs Republican Sen. David Simmons, sponsor of SB 1118 — the Senate version of the bill — also criticized Uber, saying the ride-sharing company shouldn’t dictate to the Legislature.

“The negotiations … are not breaking down in any way,” Simmons said Tuesday. “Remarks that are made by Uber about President Gardiner are grossly unfair and inaccurate. I was surprised by this.”

Gardiner brushed off accusations that he should receive blame for delaying the bill.

“During the 2016 Legislative Session, no Senator filed a companion to the House Bill requiring state pre-emption,” Gardiner representative Katie Bettatold LobbyTools in an email. “The bill filed in the Senate is related to liability and insurance and is on the Senate calendar and available for a vote on the Senate floor.”